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Assignment:

Instructions: In class we discussed the differences between propositions of fact, value, and policy, and how to effectively incorporate each of these types of propositions into a persuasive argument. For this assignment, you will analyze the cartoon Calvin and Hobbes in terms of the main argument of the comic strip and whether this argument reflects a proposition of fact, value, or policy. Refer to class notes from Unit 6 (Ethos & Source Credibility) as well as the Herrick (2011) reading from Unit 1 to help you complete this assignment.

For EACH of the three comic strips (A-C), respond to the following questions:

1. In one sentence, what argument is the comic making?

2. Based on your answer to 1, is this argument based upon a proposition of fact, value, or policy? How do you know this is the case (i.e., defend your answer)?

Lastly, answer the following general question about propositions of fact, value, and policy:

3. What is the importance of identifying whether an argument (either your own argument or the argument of another) is a proposition of fact, value, or policy?

This assignment aligns with Course Learning Outcomes 1 and 3.

A completed hardcopy of this assignment will be due at the beginning of your next class meeting.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the principles of communication in public contexts. As developed by the Department of Communication Studies, three learning outcome goals are associated with COMM 104. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

? Identify the theories, principles, and concepts associated with communication in public contexts;

? Create messages appropriate to a specific audience, purpose, and context; and

? Critically analyze messages.

There are objectives specific to this course that serve to facilitate these outcome goals. The objectives associated with this course are:

? Identify how various communication traits and abilities contribute to effective communication in public contexts;

? Identify how various communication traits and abilities affect the ways in which we interpret messages in public communication contexts;

? Construct compelling and logically sound persuasive appeals;

? Apply systematic approaches and critical thinking to problem solving and argumentation;

? Identify the role of ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive communication;

? Identify fallacies to logic and relevance in arguments;

? Identify ethical approaches to rhetorical communication; and

? Critically analyze issues confronting society from a rhetorical perspective.